Porsche VW Eigenbau Glockler Inspired Handbuilt Aluminum "Frankfurt Flyer"

For your consideration is the opportunity to purchase one of my aluminum bodied "coachbuilt" racers known as the "Frankfurt Flyer" in Spyder and also. now in Coupe' configuration. The Coupe roof is removable and can be transformed into Targa configuration or an open top Spyder with lowcut "Competition" windscreen. The cars are inspired by the post WWII "Aircraft Racers" of Germany. like the early Hanomag. VW and Porsche Glockler Handbuilt racers.


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The number 23 car (chassis #001) shown in the pictures is available for sale. Please Inquire.

This auction is for the commissioned build of chassis #FF003. My cars are built specifically around the driver and his/her driving style. height/weight and personal preferences. The layout of the car offers both single seat "Monoposto" or optional 2 seat configuration. With the basic engine package. like the early Glocker racers it is powered by a 36HP VW Case with hot-rodded Porsche internals. Depending on buyers preference the engine can put out up to 85HP (or more) and Porsche 356 or 912 power can be used. The engine is mounted midship for excellent weight distribution and handling. The car has a steel ladder frame. VW front beam and rear transaxle. The body is hand hammered and wheeled Aluminum shaped over a wooden buck.



The "23" car (chassis #001) has had publicity in AutoWeek (http://www. autoweek. com/article/20140122/CARNEWS01/140109838). 9 Magazine. MSN Cars UK. RS Magazine. Hoonivers Car of the Year Nominee. MegaDeluxe. Featured on Bring A Trailer and many more. If you're into the late 40's and early 50's racers this car is the ticket. You'll never see another car like yours and this work of art is just as fascinating sitting still as it is climbing inside and hearing the engine roar. The cars are a blast on the track as well. The car is delivered with title. bill of sale and in more stringent State/Country cases I am flexible to accommodate buyers with titling/registration. Being that the running gear is comprised of early VW and Porsche parts. Frankfurt Flyer Chassis #001 (23 car) has been invited to several historic events both in the US and abroad as well as a recent invite to a significant Porsche event in Monterey this coming June.



Please only serious inquiries. Build time for a basic package starts at 6 months. I am booking my winter/spring build projects now so yours will be ready for Summer of 2014. Also note that I offer custom buck building and coachwork for other automobiles or custom one-off projects as well. (Including Nacelle Cowlings or Hoods for your 550 Replica. ) I will assist in design. buck building and custom coachwork and panel shaping. Inquire for pricing and info.



More Info: I am a one man shop located in Minnesota. All work is done in house by me from fabrication to paint. Note: The Wooden buck pictured is used for shaping the alloy panels. It is replaced with structural bulkhead supports on the finished car. Please inquire for more information.



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Chassis FF#002 shown here being built in 2 seat configuration.





Here's an updated look at chassis #002 as of December 11. 2013. The panels have been wheeled and hammered into shape and temporarily mounted for fitment on the chassis. Chassis #003 is pending sale and #004-005 are still available. Thank you to everyone who has contacted me. viewed and shared my listing.



One more look for those who've requested to see #002. Thanks again for all the compliments and constructive input. As I've told many who have inquired. The Frankfurt Flyer design is one of 15 I have currently drawn up. Each of the 15 cars I have designed will be built in progression over the next couple decades in limited quantities.





Testing windscreen shapes with #002. As mentioned. the car is hand-built here in Minnesota.

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